| Duration: | 10 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
| Tour Category: | Half Day Tour |
Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London
Tour code: 3858EE019/PU50
Location: London, England Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
Experience a wealth of England’s rural and historical treasures, and the fictional ‘Downton Abbey’ village, on this full-day trip from London with an expert guide.
Marvel at splendid Blenheim Palace, the UNESCO-protected country house where Sir Winston Churchill was born, and discover the enchanting scenery of the Cotswolds, with visits to the idyllic villages of Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water.
Lastly, explore the pretty village of Bampton to see some of the locations where the much-loved TV series, ‘Downton Abbey’, was filmed, and enjoy time for lunch here before returning to London.
Highlights Full-day trip to Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds and Downton Abbey village from London, led by an expert guide Explore Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the birthplace of Sir William Churchill Revel in the quintessentially English villages and thatched-roof houses of the Cotswolds from the comfort of a luxury coach Visit the charming villages of Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water Enjoy a walking tour of the village of Bampton, featured in Downton Abbey as Downton village Please note a visit to Highclere Castle is not included.
What You Can Expect:
Stop in the picturesque village of Bibury on this tour Depart Victoria coach station by comfortable, air-conditioned coach, and travel northwest into scenic Oxfordshire. After approximately 1.5 hours on the road, stop at UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir William Churchill.
Head inside, put on your audio headsets to hear commentary from your guide, and stroll around the opulent State Rooms of this magnificent stately house, built in the 1700s. Admire the priceless artworks and tapestries that adorn the walls and view the formal gardens on a leisurely walk in the grounds.
Back aboard your coach, soak up the views of the gorgeous Cotswolds region, where rolling green hills give way to stone-built market towns and thatched villages. Stop in the picture-postcard hamlet of Bibury, and amble past its famous weavers’ cottages, originally built as a wool store in 1380.
Drive on to idyllic Bourton-on-the-Water, sometimes known as ‘Little Venice’ for the series of handsome low bridges that cross the Windrush River that flows through the village center. Amble through the lanes and admire the lush greens, quaint shops and stone banks along the riversides.
Next, continue to Bampton, the classic English village that doubled as fictional Downton village in the famous TV drama series of Downton Abbey. View the church where Lady Mary and Matthew Crawley were wed, and the house that served as Isobel Crawley’s home.
Pass the old school that was Downton Hospital and buildings that starred as two village pubs. While you’re here, take the opportunity to relax over lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant or café, and then return to London where your trip finishes at Victoria.
Details Inclusions:
Professional guide Transport by air-conditioned coach Free WiFi on coach Admission to Blenheim Palace Headset, when needed Exclusions Optional gratuities Food and beverages Hotel pickup and drop-off Additional info Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Please Note: this tour does not visit Highclere Castle Ticket info You can present either a paper or mobile ticket for this activity.
Cancellation Policy For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Departure point Victoria Coach Station, London Departure time 8:45am Duration 10 hours (approx.) Return details Concludes near Victoria Station at approximately 7pm.
Prices subject to change.
